firstly, in a large kadai heat 1¼ cup water, ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp ghee.

get the water to boil on medium flame.

keeping the flame on low and add 1 cup fine rice flour.

mix the flour well with water. do not worry if the dough is dry.

turn off the flame, cover and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.

now transfer the rice flour mixture into large mixing bowl.

when the flour is still hot, knead with your hand to form a smooth and soft dough.

prepare the modak and place in steamer leaving gaps in between.

cover and steam the modak for 10 minutes or till the shiny texture appears on them.

finally, offer no sugar - no jaggery modak to lord ganesha and celebrate ganesh chaturthi.